Attractions

4x4 Off road drives for a thrillAvailable on request is a 4x4 off road drive to Mapelane beach, home to the Jolly Rubino shipwreck. Come alive with us as you explore the untamed adventure that we offer!

Imfolozi / Hluhluwe Game ReserveWorld famous, this game reserve is only 35 minutes drive away and ideal to drive to from your location at Umfolozi River Lodge & Bird Park. We also arrange for game drives through the park which are rather informative.

The Hluhluwe and Imfolozi game reserve was established as a park in 1895. It was here that the world acclaimed operation Rhino was introduced. The Hluhluwe / Imfolozi is focusing on saving the endangered white and black rhino's. You will find at least a fifth of the world's black rhino and white rhino population here. Besides the big five. There is an astonishing variety of wild life to ensure a fascinating encounter for you.

Deep Sea FishingSt Lucia has always been well known for it's great fishing waters. One can do Deep sea fly-fishing, rock, surf fishing, shoreline fishing and estuary fishing. A sleepover on the beach can be arranged. This is the ideal fisherman's paradise.

Hippo, Croc / Whale Watching ToursExperience the essence of Africa on Lake St Lucia in the iSimangaliso Wetlands which is also a World Heritage site. Hippo and crocodiles are the main attraction while a wide variety of bird life is a treat for avid bird watchers and naturalists alike.

Whale watching adventures offer you once in a lifetime opportunity to see these magical creatures of the ocean. An absolute adventure with satisfaction guaranteed! This is seasonal between June and November.

Cheetah Breeding ProjectCome learn how it's done while you view these magnificent cheetah's up close.

Crocodile Research CentreJust North of St Lucia is a crocodile centre with lots of crocodiles of all ages. The centre also has a snake park and cycad garden.

Self-guided Walking TrailsThere is the Igwalagwalla trail which has amazing reed buck and red duiker roaming free along the trail.

GolfThere is a choice of three courses in Kwambonambi, Mtubatuba and Monzi varying from five minutes to half an hours drive away from our lodge.

Off-road MotorcyclingQuite often we have weekend events close to us for motorcycling and quad biking.

Turtle ToursTurtle tours are also seasonal from January to February and then again in November to December.

Game Night DrivesAvailable in St Lucia. Many Hippo can be spotted next to the road side.

Snorkelling ToursVisit Vidal for a day of snorkeling. In the park rhino can be spotted and many different types of buck can be found roaming about. There are also leopard in this park. Vidal is also a marine sanctuary which makes it ideal for snorkeling.

Zulu VillageTake a day trip to a nearby traditional Zulu Cultural village. Come experience their culture! The sangoma (Witch doctor) may even throw the bones for you and tell your fortune.

Beautiful BeachesIf you enjoy relaxing on the on the sand or going for walks along the beach then St Lucia is the place. With it's lakes, lagoons, fresh water swamps and grasslands.